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Full stadiums expected at Qatar 2022: FIFA chief

Officials have also previously said that Doha is planning to host a “normal post-pandemic” event. FIFA World Cup 2022 will witness stadiums full of football-loving spectators, said FIFA President Gianni…

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Nasser Al Attiyah drifts to victory at Qatar International Rally 2021

The Qatari driver has added yet another victory to his stunning record. Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah was crowned the winner of Qatar’s 2021 International Rally Championship — raising his tally to…

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Football fan fever on a high as Club World Cup gets set to kickoff

With several teams having arrived in Qatar, the final countdown for the Club World Cup begins Reigning club champions from Asia, North America and Africa have touched down in Doha…

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Two World Cup 2022 venues nominated for ‘Stadium of the Year’ awards

Qatar’s two newest stadiums have been nominated for a global Stadium of the Year contest where people can vote for their favourite sports venue. Qatar’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium and…

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From the field to your console: DN explores the rising popularity of E-sports

With a growing eSports community in Qatar, Doha News explores what the new trend is all about. The computer flashed from scene to scene as the young eSports player’s avatar…

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Three Qatari clubs among those competing in Asian Champions League

The draw for the 2021 AFC Champions League was announced on Wednesday. The tournament’s group stage will kick off on April 14 in “centralised venues” Qatar’s Al Duhail, Al Sadd…

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Qatar knocked out of World Handball Championships

The semi-finals will feature only European teams after Qatar failed to beat powerhouse Sweden. Qatar’s national handball team lost to Sweden 35-23 in the quarter finals of the 2021 World…

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FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers cancelled amid Qatar COVID-19 concerns

As concerns over rising COVID-19 cases continue to simmer in Qatar, FIBA said an upcoming tournament has been cancelled. The FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers for Group A, B and E…

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‘Sports hungry’ Qatar to open new sports museum

Qatar has hosted a range of major global sports events in recent years, and authorities are now preparing for the opening of a museum especially designed to showcase these achievements. …

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